Jalen Hurts’ blood clot situation could put the Eagles in hot water
The Eagles are in freefall after a bad start to the year turned into disaster. Philadelphia dropped its fifth straight game on Monday night to the Cowboys, and now the NFL could be turning its attention to the team for how it handled Jalen Hurts. Hurts was ruled out for the Eagles’ game against the […]
The Philadelphia Eagles are facing potential scrutiny from the NFL following the season-ending blood clot situation involving their quarterback, Jalen Hurts. The 26-year-old star was ruled out of the team's game against the Carolina Panthers due to the clots that had traveled to his lungs. This development has raised questions about the Eagles' handling of Hurts' injury and the team's decision-making process regarding his health.
The Eagles' season started poorly, culminating in a 24-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on October 4. Hurts suffered a calf injury during the game, but there is no indication that he reported the injury to the medical staff immediately or afterward. For the next three days, Hurts continued to practice and was listed as a "Full Participant" for the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 11. However, his situation took a serious turn after the game when he reported discomfort in his calf.
On October 8, Hurts informed the team medical staff about the discomfort in his calf, and he was added to the injury report. He was seen by the team's medical staff and given a clean bill of health to play in the London game. The team then sent Hurts to a London hospital for further imaging, which revealed small superficial blood clots in his calf. Despite these findings, the Eagles allowed Hurts to play and clear him to participate in the game, citing movement as beneficial in clearing up the issue.
Hurts' blood clots, however, migrated from his calf to his lungs, leading to a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and bilateral pulmonary emboli. He was subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 NFL season. The NFL and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) have launched a joint investigation into the Eagles' handling of Hurts' injury, questioning whether the team adequately addressed his concerns and whether they knew about the risks associated with long flights, such as those to London, which can exacerbate blood clots.
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